cambiebud Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Is anyone watching this farce at Anfield? Absolute shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Totally kills the spontaneity of the game, not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Aye, offside fae a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Be interesting to see how much time is added being as it took 3 minutes to come to a decision on the ‘penalty ‘. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, melmac said: Aye, offside fae a corner. Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, cambiebud said: Is anyone watching this farce at Anfield? Absolute shambles Explain? Goal chalked off, correct decision. Penalty awarded, correct decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I didn’t think it was a penalty even after seeing the replay, over and over again. Salah was never getting to it and threw himself down. The main problem however, is the delays. The game was being played at a cracking pace, but these interruptions have killed it. If we ever get the system here, I can see games involving either of the bigot brothers lasting over 2 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, cambiebud said: I didn’t think it was a penalty even after seeing the replay, over and over again. Salah was never getting to it and threw himself down. The main problem however, is the delays. The game was being played at a cracking pace, but these interruptions have killed it. If we ever get the system here, I can see games involving either of the bigot brothers lasting over 2 hours! Much ado about nothing. You surprisingly failed to mention the offside decision tool a minute max. Yes, the penalty took longer, due to the ref wanting to see for himself. Salah made the most of it but did he get tugged? Killed it........................aye, drama queen right enough. PS Why are you thinking of the OF? Again, would you be happy if St MIrren lost a game due to a bad decision when it could have been reversed with this technology? Edited January 27, 2018 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Haha I can imagine a situation where Sevco are awarded a last minute penalty,?would a ref be brave enough to refer it? Would be a brave official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, cambiebud said: I didn’t think it was a penalty even after seeing the replay, over and over again. Salah was never getting to it and threw himself down. The main problem however, is the delays. The game was being played at a cracking pace, but these interruptions have killed it. If we ever get the system here, I can see games involving either of the bigot brothers lasting over 2 hours! I agree. Contact was minimal. It's not as if he grabbed hold of his shirt. Is there a limit or can you just ask for one every time a goal is scored against you? The football experience is becoming anodyne enough without the removing the opportunity for discussing a controversial moment after the game . These things generally even themselves out over the season. I like the outrage that dodgy goals spark between opposing supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Yes, the penalty took linger, due to the ref wanting to see for himself. Dolores would be proud of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, FTOF said: Dolores would be proud of you. FU, edited but not fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 minute ago, faraway saint said: FU, edited but not fast enough. Roon ye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, FTOF said: Roon ye! Reported, abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 21 minutes ago, FTOF said: I agree. Contact was minimal. It's not as if he grabbed hold of his shirt. Is there a limit or can you just ask for one every time a goal is scored against you? The football experience is becoming anodyne enough without the removing the opportunity for discussing a controversial moment after the game . These things generally even themselves out over the season. I like the outrage that dodgy goals spark between opposing supporters. VAR is great for those who consume their football by way of television, less so for those in the stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 minute ago, scottd said: VAR is great for those who consume their football by way of television, less so for those in the stadiums. You could have a point, but then again I see it as coming to the correct decision, that's for the good of the game IMO. It's early days, and any change is difficult for some people. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Another concern I have with VAR is that when it comes down to matters of opinion then the big teams will get the breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, scottd said: Another concern I have with VAR is that when it comes down to matters of opinion then the big teams will get the breaks. Purely subjective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Got to be honest. I don't watch English football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: Got to be honest. I don't watch English football. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 The thing about this use of technology is nobody actually asked the supporters if they want controversial decisions removed from the game! Cricket and rugby are stop start games anyway, so you don't lose too much of the nature of the game by going to a TV replay. Just keep it as it bloody is! It's the most popular sport on the planet for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Stop/start.............nothing point, as the time taken is minimal and there is time taken when decisions are controversial with players surrounding the referee. Every sport can be improved, tennis has been massively improved by the use of hawk eye technology. It's in the interests of every club that the correct decision is reached. Last night, the penalty decision, was an exception in the time taken, the Chelsea v Arsenal game was a game VAR was used and passed with little or no comment on here. It's early days, it'll be improved. I get the point that Scott made that it's probably better for the TV viewing audience as it's clearer what's going on and the authorities are aware of this and are looking at this. PS For the punters who like a bet, just imagine you'd lost a bet for a mistake made by a referee that could have been overturned by VAR. Edited January 28, 2018 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Stop/start.............nothing point, as the time taken is minimal and there is time taken when decisions are controversial with players surrounding the referee. Every sport can be improved, tennis has been massively improved by the use of hawk eye technology. It's in the interests of every club that the correct decision is reached. Last night, the penalty decision, was an exception in the time taken, the Chelsea v Arsenal game was a game VAR was used and passed with little or no comment on here. It's early days, it'll be improved. I get the point that Scott made that it's probably better for the TV viewing audience as it's clearer what's going on and the authorities are aware of this and are looking at this. PS For the punters who like a bet, just imagine you'd lost a bet for a mistake made by a referee that could have been overturned by VAR. For me, that was because I didn't watch that game. Last night was my first experience of its use and it just didn't seem right. One thing I did notice was that outrage from the players when a goal hasn't been awarded to their team, seems to have been replaced by outraged opposition players converging on the referee when the call for VAR to be used is issued. That type of behaviour made the process even longer. Maybe a couple of bookings might sort that out, but as history has proven , players will protest no matter what potential punishments are in place. Maybe it will get better, and I can see the benefit of the system, but for me , if there isn't already, there must be a limit for teams, as to the number of times that VAR can be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 13 hours ago, cambiebud said: I didn’t think it was a penalty even after seeing the replay, over and over again. Salah was never getting to it and threw himself down. The main problem however, is the delays. The game was being played at a cracking pace, but these interruptions have killed it. If we ever get the system here, I can see games involving either of the bigot brothers lasting over 2 hours! I think it takes a lot out of the game. Yes. Have someone independent monitoring officials to ensure any mistakes ARE honest mistakes. But controversy is all part and parcel of the game. We are in danger of sanitising the sport to the extent interest will wain. How many hours have we punters spent in the pub arguing discussing points of view over refs decisions. I hope it falls apart and we can all get back to blaming the ref for everything but the apocalypse. Wait. I think that's their fault too. Feckin' Willie Collum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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